DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
&
BUCS
COMPETE WITH UBRC.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
A team of 8 riders who train every week at Urchinwood Stables. It offers a chance for those who are experienced riders but may not have the competition experience that is required for BUCS teams. Being in the Development Squad provides the riders with training and competition opportunities including Varsity.
Information regarding how to sign up for trials will be available at the Fresher's Fair and posted on our Facebook page.
BUCS
UBRC have a history of success in BUCS competitions, regularly qualifying for regional finals as well as reaching the National Championships.
BUCS competitions consist of 3 rounds: 4 mini-leagues over the winter term, regionals in spring term for the winner and then nationals for the regional champions. Each event consists of a dressage test followed by a jumping round on a horse that the competitor has not ridden before. Before each section, you are given time to work-in - 7 minutes before dressage and 5 minutes before jumping. Each round is based on the skill of the rider rather than the ability of the horse. The competitions are run at riding schools, so there is no need to have your own horse.
Team trials are held a couple of weeks into the Autumn Term and sign up sheets will be available at the Fresher's Fair and posted on our Facebook page.
Previously, members of the Club have trained on Monday evenings with Australian Eventing Team member and Badminton Horse Trials winner Paul Tapner at his yard.